30-Minute Garlic Shrimp and Quinoa Bowl
Savor the delightful flavors of the 30-Minute Garlic Shrimp and Quinoa Bowl. This quick and nutritious dish features succulent shrimp sautéed in aromatic garlic, served over fluffy quinoa. Topped with fresh herbs, it’s a vibrant meal that effortlessly comes together in just thirty minutes—ideal for busy weeknights or impressing guests!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa: Bring vegetable broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add rinsed quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Sauté the garlic: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Cook the shrimp: Add shrimp to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 3-5 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Combine: Fluff cooked quinoa with a fork and add it to the skillet with shrimp. Gently stir to combine.
- Garnish: Sprinkle chopped parsley or cilantro on top before serving.
- Serve: Dish out into bowls and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: - Swap quinoa for brown rice or couscous for variety. - For an extra kick, add red pepper flakes or fresh herbs like cilantro. - Incorporate vegetables such as spinach or bell peppers for added nutrition.